Itinerary
Day 1 Reykjavik
Upon arrival transfer from te airport to the hotel in Reykjavik in a private car with an English-speaking driver. Your driver will have a sign with your name on it in the arrival hall.
Afternoon at your own leisure.
At 10:00pm, join a small group for a Northern Lights Cruise. On this approximately 2.5-hour tour we encounter many other interesting sights. We cruise along the beautiful coastline and enjoy the city lights from a different view! When particles from the sun hit earth’s atmosphere it creates a bright light with colours fluctuating in hues of green to red to sometimes purple. While our main goal in this tour is to see the Northern Lights, we can enjoy the clean ocean breeze and gaze at the starry night sky while we wait. We get to see Harpa Reykjavik Concert Hall & Conference Centre from another angle. Along the coastline we see the art sculpture Sun Voyager, a dream boat and an ode to the sun and the famous house Höfði, where the agreement to end the Cold War was signed in 1986.
Our experienced crew will keep an eye out for the Aurora Borealis activity to find the best route, while you enjoy the scenery from the vast darkness behind the small islands in Faxa bay (Faxaflói). Among them is one of Iceland’s most famous Islands, Viðey where the Imagine Peace Tower by Yoko Ono’s lights up the night sky from October 9th – December 8th and few other days. If it gets chilly you can wrap around you a warm blanket or purchase a hot beverage from our on-board shop were we offer a selection of light refreshments. On board you will find information and educational multimedia about the Northern Lights.
This deluxe cruise offers a more personal service and less crowded scenery with fewer passengers. With the new interior refitted 2018-19 you will experience the magnificent northern lights in a truly luxurious experience you will never forget!
After a wonderful evening and back at the Old Harbour, it is a short walk back to your hotel.
Overnight stay in Reykjavik at The Edition.
Day 2 Reykjavik
Start your day with breakfast at the hotel before meeting your guide in the lobby for a 3-hour private walking/food tour. Led by an English-speaking local, the tour offers a fascinating introduction to Reykjavík’s history, from its Viking roots to modern-day culture. Along the way, you'll hear about Icelandic folklore, food, nightlife, politics, and more, all presented in an engaging, light-hearted manner. Enjoy small stops with tasty food samples, including pastries, fish pan, famous hot dogs, lamb soup, lobster soup, and tapas of lamb and char.
Afternoon at your leisure.
There is an option to make a dinner reservation at Fish Market at 7:00 pm (pay directly). Please let our team know if you would like to include this in your plans.
Overnight stay in Reykjavik at The Edition.
Day 3 Reykjavík Golden Circle Skalakot
After breakfast, pick up from your hotel.
This morning you will be met by your own private customized Super Jeep with huge tires along with your knowledgeable English-speaking driver/guide for an all-day tour. Start your Icelandic Odyssey with driving a mountain track to Iceland's second largest glacier, Langjokull, where we will snowmobile and blaze across the white plains of the glacier for one hour. (2 snowmobile´s – 1 to share and 1 for solo use).
Your journey continues east past the lava fields and to Thingvellir national park, where the Icelandic parliament was established in 930 AD and the Eurasian- and North American tectonic plates meet, which have formed a large crevice in the lava while slowly drifting apart. After a walk around the area, you continue onwards to the Geysir area where the enourmous geothermal heat in the ground has formed several hot springs. Among them is Geysir, from which the English word geyser takes its meaning and Strokkur, which spouts boiling water 25-30 meters high in the air every 5 minutes or so. From Geysir it's a short drive to Gullfoss waterfall which cascades 32 meters down a canyon in two steps.
After an adventurous day you will be taken to your country-like lodge hotel.
Overnight stay in Skalakot at Skalakot Manor.
The Northern Lights, also called Aurora Borealis are one of the most spectacular shows on this earth and can frequently be seen in Iceland from September through early April on cold, clear and crips nights.
Day 4 Skalakot South Shore Skalakot
Enjoy a breakfast at your hotel.
In the morning, embark on a South Shore tour in a customised super jeep with an English-speaking driver/guide.
First, visit Seljalandsfoss, one of iceland's tallest waterfalls, where you can walk behind it and feel the spray. Continue to Skogarfoss, a beautiful waterfall surrounded by grass and mountains. Next, head to Dyrholaey, a cliff with a breathtaking view of reynisdrangar lava formations, the ocean, and myrdalsjokull glacier. Afterward, visit the town of Vik.
In the afternoon, join a 2-hour glacier walk on Sólheimajökull glacier (part of a small group tour). Walk safely with an expert guide through crevasses and glacier sculptures, experiencing the power of the living glacier. Included: glacier gear, helmets, ice axes, and crampons for safety.
Finish the day with a drop-off at your country hotel and a chance to see the Northern Lights.
Overnight stay in Skalakot at Skalakot Manor.
Day 5 Skalakot Blue Lagoon Grindavík
After breakfast at your hotel, a private transfer will take you from Hotel Skálakot to Silica Hotel, where you’ll drop off your bags before heading next door to The Retreat.
At the spa, you’ll enjoy a private changing room for two from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, where you can relax in the warm, mineral-rich lagoon waters. The Retreat, built into an 800-year-old lava flow, is designed to harmonise nature, design, and geothermal seawater, providing a deluxe experience in a private part of the Blue Lagoon. The spa features various treatments, including dry heat, steam heat, and the Blue Lagoon Ritual, which uses the healing powers of silica, algae, and mineral salts to rejuvenate your skin and body. The Retreat also offers a cold air well, steam chambers, panoramic views, and a relaxation area with suspended chairs for complete comfort.
Lunch (not included) is available at the spa café from 11:00 am, allowing you to enjoy refreshments in your robes.
After your spa experience, you’ll have access to the private lagoon and the facilities at Silica Hotel, which includes breathtaking views of the surrounding lava fields.
In the evening, you can enjoy a 7:00 pm dinner at the LAVA Restaurant (not included). We recommend taking a stroll around the blue lagoon grounds after dinner to spot the Northern Lights.
Overnight stay in Grindavík at Silica Hotel.
Day 6 Grindavík Keflavík Airport
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport in a private car with an English-speaking driver in time for your flight home.
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